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Accessible communications guidelines published by PRCA

Stephen Waddington

The PRCA has published guidelines to help communicators improve the accessibility of their communication. Download the guidelines: PDF version Accessible Word version Accessibility is a societal issue According to the World Health Organisation, one in eight people has some form of disability.

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What is Crisis PR? A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Communication During Critical Times

5W PR

Organizations should consider: Traditional media outlets Social media platforms Direct stakeholder communication Internal communication systems Public information websites Customer service channels Common Crisis PR Mistakes to Avoid Learning from past crisis management failures helps organizations avoid similar pitfalls.

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Crisis Communication for Small Businesses: A No-Nonsense Guide

5W PR

Assign specific roles: Primary spokesperson Information gatherer Social media monitor Customer service lead Operations coordinator Run quarterly mini-drills lasting 30 minutes to practice crisis scenarios. Remember that 78% of customers expect responses within an hour on social media during crises.

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Managing Toy Safety Communication: A Strategic PR Guide

5W PR

PR teams must coordinate with legal, manufacturing, and customer service departments to craft accurate messaging that addresses consumer concerns while meeting regulatory requirements. The company issued clear product identification guidelines, provided multiple return options, and maintained an updated recall website.

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The Top PR Trends For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The explosion of digital and social media has made every aspect of corporate reputation―from customer service to CEO behavior―relevant to brand image, and therefore to PR. Thought leadership is relevant not just to B2B organizations, but to consumer product companies.

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The 21 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

PR people may also develop guidelines for interacting with the media or even social media. That’s because social media is one thing most people check to understand your brand, and has also become a front-line of customer service. Media training is essential for anyone who will be in contact with or in the press.

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New Rules That Every PR Person Should Know

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The explosion of digital and social media has made every factor of corporate reputation―from customer service to CEO behavior―relevant to brand image, and therefore to PR. They must offer ideas and inspiration, not just great products and services. Even consumer brands need to position themselves and their companies as leaders.

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